“Pears are a high fibre fruit and so are a good idea to include in a balanced diet and certainly good to snack on if you’re concerned about constipation on holiday,” she told HuffPost UK.

“However everyone is very different and eating a pear is unlikely to be a ‘cure all’ for everyone when it comes to constipation. Additionally variety is always key when it comes to fruit and vegetables.”

She added: “For people wanting some good snack ideas for travelling, fruit and veg will always be a winner but foods such as crackers, oatcakes, bread sticks and dips like hummus as well as plenty of water are a great idea to keep energy levels up too.”